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Easy A Reviewed

     Spoiler Alert: If you have not seen Easy A then do not read the rest of this review.
     I watched Emma Stone do an amazing job in her new movie, Easy A. Which is about the fact that she lies about losing her virginity, and sleeping with a lot of guys after that. At first you are pulled in by the dry sarcastic humor, the funny family, the interesting character that Emma plays, Olive. But, then you are pulled in by the message of this movie: That lying about who you are, can actually make you momentarily forget who you are.
     This movie had many great moments that were funny, happy, sad, intriguing, and for many people that actually went to high school, accurate. I find this movie very accurate in the way that rumors often spread like wildfire, without fact checking at all. Also, there is a bible hugging jugdgementalist (not a real word but still works in this instance) in this movie, that seems to perpetuate all the religious nut stereotypes, which begs the question, "Are they actually stereotypes at all?" This self-righteous person perpetuates all the rumors, even though she is supposed to love everyone no matter what. That is a great part of the movie, although I do love Amanda Bynes, and she plays this part well.
     I love the message of this movie though, that in high school everything you say and do is judged, and sometimes adults and other people just don't understand that kind of pressure and judgment. But, it's also up to that student to sit there and either take the judgement and still be themselves, or conform to what their lesser peers want them to be. It's a choice that everyone has had to make, or will make, or is making now.
     I personally love this movie, and will buy it as soon as it comes out on DVD. It has just enough humor, sarcasm, love interest, drama, and word play to keep anyone interested and satisfied. I also love the interjection of real literature into this movie, the novel, The Scarlet Letter by Nathanial Hawthore is the basis for part of this movie, and can make a real impact on students who have not read the book before. I think it has the potential to show students that even early century writing can relate to their lives, they just have to have a fresh perspective, which is where teachers like me come in (if I could get a job!).
     All in all, I loved this movie, and recommend it to anyone who is looking for a laugh, and to maybe get something out of the movie, it's not just another teenage drama after all.

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